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Aphrodite's Child

Comes from 'UK' 2-LP vinyl set

666 - Swirl - German Sleeve

APHRODITE'S CHILD 666 (Very Rare 1972 UK 24-track Vertigo 'swirl' label double vinyl LP with original swirl inners, German printed front laminated gatefold picture sleeve. Now possibly in the top ten rarest swirl issue LP's out there, especiallyin the condition of this one. A must for any Vertigo collector, see the 'More Info' section for details about this fantastic rarity and condition...)

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Product Availability Currently Unavailable - You can request the next copy of this item
Release Year 1972 - 52 years ago
Condition Unless stated otherwise in the description above, all items are in at least excellent condition - so please read our descriptions carefully. We try to sell items as close to Mint condition as possible, and many will indeed be close to brand new and/or unplayed. Others may be 'used' - and all will meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed.
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Format 2-LP vinyl record set (Double LP Album)
Record Label Vertigo
Complete Stock List Go to Aphrodite's Child
Product Catalogue No 6673001
Music Genre Rock
Country Comes from UK Comes from 'UK'
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Tracklisting & More Information

The album itself is a conceptual adaption of Biblical passages from John 13-18, and is extremely experimental in both its lyrical content and composition. The band used the help of an outside writer, Costa's Ferris, to create this monumental record. While combining psychedelic and prog rock, the album also incorporates ethnic instruments, choral chanting, and spoken word recitiations. Including a guest appearance on 'Infinity' from Greek Actress Irene Papas.

Vangelis himself as stated that the album was apparently created under the influence of Sahlep, a Turkish flour which is consumed in beverages or deserts. This, coupled with the album bearing the 'Number Of The Beast' as the album title, was misinterpreted by fundamentalist Christians as perhaps a drug, a demon, or even a black magic sect, not infact a Turkish delicacy.

The condition of this rarity is nothing short of fantastic. The sleeve is in Excellent condition, with only some sun bleaching on the spine due to the type of ink used at that period, and some light wear on the un-laminated inside of the gatefold. These are the only signs that would make you aware you are looking at a record that is over forty years old. Also included are the two original swirl poly-lined inners that are date stamped '03/72', confirming they are the inners from the time of purchase.

The vinyl itself shows only some light, and I do mean light, spindle wear to show that it has even seen a turntable, and has been played with the greatest of care. The playing surface retains a beautiful shine, and when held under light reveals only one or two very fine hairline marks, which more likely to be from taking the record in and out of the inner.

This record is increasingly hard to find now, in any condition, let alone as nice as this one, and arguably the best copy we have ever seen. In short, a careful one owner copy, that is deserving of a place in any serious record collection with no need to ever upgrade!

Tracklisting:

1. System
2. Babylon
3. Loud, Loud, Loud
4. Four Horsemen
5. Lamb
6. Seventh Seal
7. Aegian Sea
8. Seven Bowls
9. Wakening Beast
10. Lament
11. Marching Beast
12. Battle of the Locusts
13. Do It
14. Tribulation
15. Beast
16. Ofis

1. Seven Trumpets
2. Altamont
3. Wedding of the Lamb
4. Capture of the Beast
5. [Infinity Symbol]
6. Hic and Nunc
7. All the Seats Were Occupied
8. Break


DOUBLE LP  
Recording Artist Aphrodite's Child
Product Title 666 - Swirl - German Sleeve
Product Information Aphrodite's Child 666 - Swirl - German Sleeve UK 2-LP vinyl record set (Double LP Album).
Language All tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Additional info Deleted - A deleted or out-of-print item is one that is no longer manufactured. However, we stock thousands of out-of-print formats and we specialise in tracking down out-of-print, deleted and hard-to-find releases.
Artists Related To Demis Roussos, Family Of Love, Harris Chalkitis, Jon & Vangelis, Milva, The Forminx, Vangelis
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